Life Park Kurashiki Science Center (ライフパーク倉敷科学センター)

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About this spot

A science center whose rooftop observatory is equipped with a 50cm Cassegrain reflector telescope, among others. At the stargazing sessions you can observe seasonal celestial objects.

Season & hours

Tips

Sessions are held on an irregular schedule, are free, and need no advance reservation — gather at 19:00 and leave freely when you're done. Check the official website (kurakagaku.jp) for the schedule. Regular opening hours are 9:00-17:15 (closed Mondays, or the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday).

Best time to visit

Gather at 19:00, once it's fully dark

Access & map

〒712-8046 940 Kojinden, Fukuda-cho, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama